LabelManager® 210D

User Guide

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FCC StatementCaution: The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Figure 1 DYMO® LabelManager® 210D Electronic Label Maker

1 Tape cutter 9 Accented character 17 AC power connector

2 Print 10 Punctuation 18 Clear

3 Save 11 Space bar 19 Open

4 OK 12 Insert 20 Navigation

5 Number lock 13 Caps 21 LCD display

6 Backspace 14 Format 22 Cancel

7 Currency 15 Settings 23 Preview

8 Return 16 On/Off

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About Your New Label MakerWith the DYMO® LabelManager® 210D electronic label maker, you can create a wide variety of high-quality, self-adhesive labels. You can choose to print your labels in many different font sizes and styles. The label maker uses DYMO D1 tape cassettes in widths of 6 mm (1/4”), 9 mm (3/8”), or 12 mm (1/2”). These tape cassettes are available in a wide range of colors.Visit www.dymo.com for information on obtaining labels and accessories for your label maker.

Product RegistrationVisit www.dymo.com/registration to register your label maker online.

Getting StartedFollow the instructions in this section to print your first label.

Connecting the PowerThe label maker is powered by standard batteries or an AC power adapter. To save power, the label maker automatically turns off after two minutes of inactivity.

Inserting the BatteriesThe label maker uses six high-capacity AA alkaline batteries.To insert the batteries1. Slide the battery compartment cover away from

the label maker. See Figure 2.

2. Insert the batteries following the polarity markings (+ and –).

3. Replace the cover.Ç Remove the batteries if the label maker will not be used for a long period of time.

Figure 2

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Connecting the Optional Power AdapterAn optional 9 Volt, 1.5 A power adapter can also be used to power the label maker. Connecting the AC adapter to the label maker disconnects the batteries as a power source.Use only power the adapter listed in this user guide:Adapter model DSA-18PFM-09 Fc 090200 (note: “c” can be EU, UP, UK, US, UJ, JP, CH, IN, AU, KA, KR, AN, AR, BZ, SA, AF or CA) from Dee Van Enterprise Co., Ltd.To connect the power adapter1. Plug the power adapter into the power connector on

the top, left side of the label maker.

2. Plug the other end of the power adapter into a power outlet.Ç Make sure the label maker power is turned off before you disconnect the power adapter from the main power source. Otherwise, your most recent memory settings will be lost.

Inserting the Tape CassetteYour label maker comes with one tape cassette. You can purchase additional tape cassettes from your local office supply retailer.

Cutter blade is extremely sharp. While replacing the label cassette, keep fingers and other body parts away from cutter blade and do not press the cutter button.

To insert the tape cassette1. Lift the tape cassette cover to open the tape

compartment. See Figure 3.2. Insert the cassette with the label facing up and

positioned between the guideposts.

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Guideposts

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3. Press firmly until cassette clicks into place. See Figure 5.4. Close the tape cassette cover.

Using the Label Maker for the First TimeThe first time you turn on the power, you are asked to select the language. This selection will remain set until you change it, or until the label maker is reset. You can change this selection using the I key.To set up the label maker1. Press A to turn on the power.2. Select the language and press }.

By default, the language is set to English. The language option you choose determines the character set that is available.

3. Select inches or mm and press }.4. Select the width of the tape cassette currently in the label maker and press }.You are now ready to print your first label.To print a label1. Enter text to create a simple label.2. Press G.3. Select the number of copies.4. Press } to print. 5. Press the cutter button to cut the label.Congratulations! You printed your first label. Continue reading to learn more about the options available for creating labels.

Getting to Know the Label MakerBecome familiar with the location of the feature and function keys on your label maker. Refer to Figure 1. The following sections describe each feature in detail.

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Power The A button turns the power on and off. After two minutes of no activity, the power is switched off automatically. The last label created is remembered and displayed when the power is turned back on. The previously selected style settings are also restored.

LCD DisplayYou can enter up to 99 characters and spaces. The display shows about 13 characters at a time. The number of characters displayed will vary due to proportional spacing. With DYMO’s exclusive graphical display, most of the formatting you add is visible instantly. For example, the italics and rounded border added to the text below is clearly displayed.

Feature indicators along the top of the LCD display appear black to let you know when a feature is selected.

FormatThe 2 key displays the Font Size, Clear Format, Mirror, Label Length, Alignment, Underline, Borders, and Style submenus. These formatting features are described later in this User Guide.

InsertThe 8 key allows you to insert symbols or saved text on your label. These features are described later in this User Guide.

Settings The I key displays the Language, Units, Label Width and Contrast submenus. These features are described later in this User Guide.

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CAPS ModeThe key toggles capitalization on or off. When Caps mode is on, the Caps mode indicator is shown on the display and all letters that you enter will be capitalized. The default setting is Caps mode on. When Caps mode is off, all letters appear in lower case.

Num LockThe key provides access to the numbers located on some of the alphabetic keys. When Num Lock mode is turned on, the Num Lock indicator is shown on the display and the numbers 0 through 9 appear when you press the corresponding letter keys. Num Lock is turned off by default.

BackspaceThe 0 key removes the character to the left of the cursor.

ClearThe 6 key gives you a choice to clear all label text, just the text formatting, or both.

Navigation KeysYou can review and edit your label using the left and right arrow keys. You can also navigate through menu selections using the up and down arrow keys, and then press } to make a selection.

Cancel The 7 key allows you to exit from a menu without making a selection or to cancel an action.

Formatting Your LabelYou can choose from several format options to enhance the appearance of your labels.

Changing the Font SizeSix font sizes are available for your labels: Extra Small, Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, and Extra Extra Large. The font size applies to all characters on a label.

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To set the font size1. Press 2.2. Select Font Size and press }. 3. Select the desired font size and press }.

The font size indicator on the display changes as you select font sizes.

Adding Font StylesYou can choose from six different font styles:

The style you select applies to all characters. Styles can be used with alphanumeric characters and some symbols. To set the font style1. Press 2. 2. Select Style and press }. 3. Select a font style and press }.

Adding Borders and Underline StylesYou can highlight your text by choosing a border or underline style.

A label can be underlined or enclosed in a border, but not both together.To add a border style1. Press 2.

Normal Outline

Bold ShadowItalic Vertical

Underline Parchment

Square Call Out

Rounded Flowers

Edged Crocodile

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2. Select Borders and press }.3. Select a border style and press }.When using borders on two-line labels, both lines are enclosed in one border. To add an underline1. Press 2.2. Select Underline and press }.3. Press } again when the underlined text is shown in the display.On two-line labels, both lines are underlined.

Creating Two-Line LabelsYou can print a maximum of two lines on labels. To create a two-line label1. Type the text for the first line and press D.

A new-line symbol ë is inserted at the end of the line, but will not print on the label.2. Type the text for the second line. 3. Press G to print.

Aligning the TextYou can align the text to print left or right justified on the label. The default alignment is centered.To change the alignment1. Press 2.2. Select Alignment and press }.3. Select right, left, or centered alignment and press }.

Using Mirror TextThe mirror format allows you to print text which reads from right to left, as you would see it in a mirror.To turn on mirror text1. Press the 2 key.2. Select Mirror and press }.

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3. Select On and press }.

Using Symbols and Special CharactersSymbols, punctuation, and other special characters can be added to your labels.

Adding SymbolsThe label maker supports the extended symbol set shown below.

To insert a symbol1. Press 8, select Symbols, and press }. 2. Select the symbol category and press }.3. Use the left and right arrow keys to move to your desired symbol.

The left and right arrows move horizontally along a row of symbols. The up and down arrow keys scroll vertically through the rows of symbol types.

4. When you locate the symbol, press } to add the symbol to your label.

(Subscripts/Superscripts)

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Adding PunctuationYou can quickly add punctuation using the punctuation shortcut key.To insert punctuation1. Press .2. Select the punctuation mark you want and press }.

Using the Currency KeyYou can quickly add a currency symbol using the currency shortcut key.To insert a currency symbol1. Press .2. Select the currency symbol you want and press }.

Adding International CharactersThe label maker supports the extended Latin character set using RACE technology.After pressing the Accent key, repeatedly pressing a letter scrolls through the available variations of that letter.For example, if French is selected as the language and you press the letter a, you will see a à â æ and so on through all the variations available. The character variations and the order in which the variations appear depend on the language you use.To add accented characters 1. Press . The accented character indicator is shown on the display.2. Press an alpha character. The accent variations are displayed.3. When the desired accented character appears, wait a few seconds for the cursor to

move beyond the character to continue entering text.

Printing OptionsYou can preview your label, print multiple labels, and adjust the printing contrast.

Previewing Your LabelYou can preview the text or format of your label prior to printing. A two-line label is previewed as a single-line label with a line break character between the two lines.

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To preview your label Press 5.The label length is displayed, then the text of the label scrolls across the display.

Printing Multiple LabelsEach time you print, you are asked how many copies to print. You can print up to ten copies at one time.To print multiple labels1. Press G.2. Select the number of copies to print, and press }.When printing is finished, the number of copies to print returns to the default value of 1.

Creating Fixed-Length LabelsNormally, the length of the label is determined by the length of the text. However, you can choose to set the length of the label for a specific application. When you choose a fixed label length, the label text is automatically resized to fit the label. If the text cannot be adjusted to fit within the fixed label length, a message is displayed showing the smallest possible label length for this text. You can choose a fixed length label up to 400 mm (15”) long.To set the label length1. Press the 2 key.2. Select Label Length and press }.3. Select Fixed and press }.4. Select the length for your label and press }.

Adjusting the Print ContrastYou can adjust the print contrast to fine tune the print quality of your label.To set the contrast1. Press I.2. Select Contrast and press }.3. Use the arrow keys to select a contrast setting between 1 (less contrast) and 5 (more

contrast), and press }.

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Using the Label Maker MemoryThe label maker has a powerful memory feature that allows you to save the text of up to nine frequently-used labels. You can recall saved labels and you can insert saved text into a label.

Saving a LabelYou can save up to nine frequently-used labels. When you save a label, the text and all formatting are saved.To save the current label1. Press 3.

The first available memory location is displayed. 2. Use the arrow keys to move through the locations.

You can store new text in any of the memory locations.3. Select a memory location and press }.Your label text is saved and you are returned to the label.

Opening Saved Labels You can easily open labels saved in memory to use at a later time.To open saved labels1. Press 4.

A message is displayed to confirm you want to overwrite the current label.2. Press }.

The first memory location is displayed.3. Use the arrow keys to select a label to open and press }.

A message is displayed to confirm you want to overwrite the current label.To clear a memory location, first select a memory location and then press Clear.

Inserting Saved TextYou can insert the text of a saved label into the current label. Only the saved text is inserted, not the formatting.

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To insert saved text1. Position the cursor at the location in the label where you want to insert the text.2. Press 8.

The first memory location is displayed.3. Use the arrow keys to select the text you want to insert.4. Press }. The text is inserted in the current label.

Caring for Your Label MakerYour label maker is designed to give you long and trouble-free service, while requiring very little maintenance. Clean your label maker from time to time to keep it working properly. Clean the cutter blade each time you replace the tape cassette.

Cutter blade is extremely sharp. Avoid direct contact with the cutter blade while cleaning the blade.To clean the cutter blade1. Remove the tape cassette.2. Press and hold the cutter button to expose

the cutter blade. See Figure 6.3. Use a cotton ball and alcohol to clean both

sides of the blade.

To clean the print head1. Remove the tape cassette.2. Remove the cleaning tool from inside the

label compartment cover. If you do not have a cleaning tool, contact DYMO Customer Care (http://support.dymo.com).

3. Gently wipe the padded side of the tool across the print head. See Figure 6.

Print head

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TroubleshootingReview the following possible solutions if you encounter a problem while using your label maker.

If you still need assistance, contact DYMO Customer Support.

Problem/Error Message Solution

No display • Ensure the label maker is turned on.• Replace discharged batteries.

Poor Print Quality

• Replace batteries or attach power adapter.• Set Contrast to higher level. See Adjusting the Print

Contrast.• Ensure tape cassette is installed properly.• Clean the print head.• Replace the tape cassette.

Poor Cutter Performance Clean the cutter blade. See Caring for Your Label Maker.

Printing . . . No action required. Message disappears when printing is finished.

Too many charactersExceeded maximum number of characters in buffer.

Delete some or all of the buffer text.

Too many linesExceeded maximum number of lines

• Delete a line to fit on the tape width.• Insert a wider tape cassette.

Batteries almost discharged. Replace batteries or connect AC power adapter.

Tape JamMotor is stalled due to label jam.

• Remove jammed label; replace tape cassette. • Clean cutter blade.

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Environmental InformationThe equipment that you have bought requires the extraction and use of natural resources for its production. It may contain substances that are hazardous to health and the environment.In order to avoid the dissemination of those substances in our environment, and to diminish the pressure on natural resources, we encourage you to use the appropriate take-back systems. These systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of your end-of-life equipment in an environmentally sound way.The crossed-bin symbol marked on your device indicates you should use these systems.

If you need more information on the collection, reuse, and recycling of this product, please contact your local or regional waste administration.You can also contact us for more information on the environmental performance of our products.

This product is CE marked in accordance with the EMC directive and the low voltage directive and is designed to conform withthe following international standards:US FCC Class B CompatibilitySafety - UL, CUL, TUV, CE, T-Mark, SAA, BABT, C-TickEMC - EMI CompatibilityEN 55022; EN 61000 (+ addendums)RoHS 2002/95/EC

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